Halsey Blocher

Fortunately, I can’t think of a time where I have been sick on Christmas Day, but I’ve definitely been sick close to Christmas. There was one year when I had a respiratory infection so my mom brought my vent out to the living room so I could watch my favorite Christmas movie while sitting by the tree. (It’s White Christmas.) I was still recov…[Read more]

That sounds really fun! I’ve never hosted a movie marathon, so can’t really think of any advice. I hope you have a great time! You can’t really go wrong with Star Wars.

I’ve never had quite that problem. My ears make too much wax but I’ve never had a problem with fluid or ear infections. Hope you figure it out!

Fortunately, I’ve been healthy so far this. Like Kala, I usually speak to my doctor over the phone and they choose an antibiotic (if it’s needed) based on what I or my mom tells them is going on. This has been a good system for us. It means I can stay home where it’s warm and there aren’t a bunch sick people who give me something worse. My doctors…[Read more]

That is an adorable idea! Can’t promise I won’t steal it sometime! My family often makes little gift baskets that are a mix of store bought and hand made for our nurses. I think last year we did dried fruit in jars that I put their names on, mugs with cake in mug mix, candles, and locally made soap bars. They are so very deserving of Christmas gif…[Read more]

I wouldn’t be able to use the microwave either, but now I kind of want one.

Alyssa, I love the thermostat idea! Right now I can’t even read what ours says because you have to push a button to read it. So that’s something I’d like to have at some point. I also it’d be cool to have Alexa compatible door locks.

I am loving having online access to…[Read more]

It really is! There’s nothing quite like! How rewarding it is, is actually what my next column is about.

Social media is definitely something that can be a really big positive or a really big negative. I try to use mine in a positive way. Mostly as a platform to share my faith, my volunteer work, and my column as well as to stay in touch with friends and family that I don’t see often.

I know I’ve said it before, but I absolutely love volunteer work! Turnstone (it’s the center for the disabled) has a really big giving Tuesday campaign going on right now. I’ve been involved there since I was three, so it’s pretty important to me.

Looking forward to hearing about your new campaign!

I live my parents as well, so they take of me anytime there is not a nurse. We pretty much always give our nurses holidays off. Occasionally we will ask someone to work a few hours in the morning to help get me up and showered while my mom cooks, cleans, etc. but only if we know that they don’t have plans, and they know that they can always say no.

That was one of the best pronunciations I’ve heard in a while!

I have to admit that most (okay all) of my recipes come from other peoples cookbooks or blogs! 😂 Sometime I just modify them slightly if the store doesn’t have what I need or there’s an ingredient that I don’t like. So I really can’t take any credit for them.

Also, you get lots of brownie points for saying my name right! That doesn’t happen very often!

Glad I could offer some inspiration! I actually just used my crockpot today to make a dish that I’m serving for Thanksgiving. It’s normally smoked ground pork sausage with baby potatoes and cheese, but the store was out of the sausage that I wanted so I just used regular ground sausage. I’m actually pretty happy with how it turned out. I think…[Read more]

I’ve never heard of putting it between the eyes. I can see why that might burn. I tried it higher on my forehead and temples.

I’ve tried peppermint oil for headaches and I thought it helped a lot. Although I haven’t done it in a long time because last time I did I used too much and it dropped into my eye. If you’ve never gotten peppermint oil in your eye before, then you won’t know how painful it is because I don’t even know how to describe it. I couldn’t open my eye…[Read more]

I’m so sorry DeAnn! I know Roy was very special to you. Losing a beloved pet is always so hard.

We have a dog, Geri (short for Geronimo), and a cat, Toby, who is in charge of everything. I also put the dog’s leash on my chair when we go for walks. We’ve always taught our dogs to heel to both a person walking and my wheelchair. Both of them like laying on my bed with me in the evening. Geri often lays on my feet and Toby prefers my face. She…[Read more]

Here’s an idea: Comic-Con on an exotic island! I would totally go to that every year! Although North Carolina comic-con sounds pretty awesome! I will definitely have to come check that out sometime. After reading this, I want a cosplay armory at Indiana comic-con.

My relaxing activities tend to include reading, art, and writing. Preferably o…[Read more]

Thanks! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!